Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries
Budget
€52,509
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
COTEC was established in 1986 with the purpose of co-ordinating the views of the National Associations of Occupational Therapy in Europe. The aim of COTEC is to enable National Associations of Occupational Therapists to work together to develop, harmonise and improve standards of professional practice through a robust educational system, as well as advance the theory of Occupational Therapy throughout Europe to best address the social and health issues affecting the citizens of Europe. COTEC is the European organization for all Occupational Therapists through their National Associations, with the purpose of ensuring an adequate number of high quality occupational therapy practitioners and services in Europe. COTEC represents 33 European Occupational Therapy Associations and more than 205,000 Occupational Therapists. COTEC strives to make Occupational Therapy visible, valued, available and accessible to all European citizens.
EU Legislative Interests
COTEC endorsed the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) 'European Life After Stroke Forum' in 2025 COTEC submitted a response to the following public health consultation: European Commission on Cardiovascular Health Plan in 2025 COTEC is an official partner of EUPHA and has involved in the European Public Health Week campaigns years 2019-25 COTEC is a member of EuroHealthNet, a non-profit partnership of organisations, agencies and statutory bodies working to contribute to a healthier Europe by promoting health and health equity between and within European countries, since 2024. COTEC is an Associate Partner of the EU Funded ECHOES Project. COTEC is a supporter of the EU co-funded Mental Health Week. COTEC is part of a WHO-EU region consortium of staff working in Mental Health and strives with GAMIAN for more collaboration in the Mental Health field. COTEC is a core member of the Harnessing Talent Platform COTEC is a member of the Health Technology Assessment Stakeholder Network. COTEC is a member of the European Health Policy Platform. COTEC is member of Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments thematic network (SHAFE).
Communication Activities
COTEC Summary of Profession document is published annually. It includes statistical information of occupational therapy and COTEC Member associations as well as information about education and regulation of the profession. COTEC publishes a Newsletter four times a year for their members and relations (around 40 European associations and many individuals)
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Harnessing Talent Platform Health Technology Assessment Stakeholder Network Associate Partner of the EU Funded ECHOES Project Member of EPHA 2011-2015 Partner of EUPHA since 2018 EuroHealthNet, since 2024 Member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, WFOT Founding member of Occupational Therapy Europe
Organisation Members
https://www.coteceurope.eu/members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.